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Oil Pan: Removal

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  1. Remove the front axle, if equipped. For additional information, refer to FRONT DRIVE AXLE/DIFFERENTIAL - DANA 30 .
  2. Remove the stabilizer bar. For additional information, refer to FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X2 or FRONT SUSPENSION - 4X4 .
  3. Remove the drain plug and drain the engine oil. Install the drain plug when finished.
    • Tighten to 14 Nm (10 lb-ft).
      Fig 1: Removing Drain Plug
      G03947615Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  4. Remove the bolts, the oil pan and the gasket.
    • Discard the gasket.
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